Romeo and Juliet
Act Four (study guide)
ACT FOUR - SCENE ONE
Juliet is no longer the obedient child. The events of the past few days
have caused her to mature. With no hope of help from her mother or the nurse
she is now taking matters into her own hands. She gives the excuse that since
she has displeased her father, she is going to Friar Laurence to confess her
sin and be absolved. (Notice how she deals with Paris at the opening of this
scene.) Once Paris is gone Juliet pleads with Friar Laurence to help her out of
her predicament.
Explain in detail the plan they arrange:
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ACT FOUR - SCENE TWO
1.
What day is it now? __________________________________________________
ACT FOUR - SCENE THREE
2.
List Juliet's fears as she is about to drink the potion.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
ACT FOUR - SCENE FOUR
The Capulets are busy preparing for Juliet's wedding. The Nurse is told
to wake Juliet up and get her ready.
ACT FOUR - SCENE FIVE
Explain the dramatic
irony in Friar Laurence's speech (lines 65-83)
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ACT FIVE - SCENE ONE
1. How does Romeo's dream, which
he describes in his opening speech, compare with the news brought to him by
Balthasar? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Conclusion
1. What is poetic justice? (use the internet as needed for this one):
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2. Describe the conclusion of the drama and explain how poetic
Justice operates in the play.
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3. What is Romeo and Juliet's tragic flaw? How does it lead to
their destruction?
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4. Identify three themes you notice in Romeo and Juliet: